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Group Counseling Skills

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COM HLT X 470.9

This course trains students in core concepts and applications of group counseling techniques and approaches used in substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs.

Typically Available
Spring

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What you can learn.

Develop skills to manage groups in early recovery
Facilitate group demonstrations and didactic presentations
Identify trouble areas, transference, and countertransference so groups can run smoothly
Overview of individual, group, and family counseling

About This Course

Students learn the core concepts and applications of group counseling techniques and approaches used in substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs. Using group demonstrations along with didactic presentations, students are provided an opportunity to develop skills to manage groups in early recovery.
Prerequisites
Completion of the following with a grade of "C" or better: COM HLT X 470.5 and COM HLT X 470.7.

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Acquire the knowledge to become an effective substance use disorder counselor. Learn the skills to help clients identify and change addiction-related beliefs and behaviors. Format: Remote (Required Courses). Internship is in person.

Acquire the knowledge to become an effective substance use disorder counselor. Learn the skills to help clients identify and change addiction-related beliefs and behaviors. Format: Remote (Required Courses). Internship is in person.